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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LD52 FTCMOT history

LD52 FTC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LD52 FTC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,788 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 FTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 FTC was last recorded at 124,788 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,770 miles · 24 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,788 miles
  • 2025 – 124,770 miles
  • 2024 – 123,540 miles
  • 2023 – 122,106 miles
  • 2022 – 119,005 miles
  • 2021 – 115,791 miles
  • 2020 – 112,251 miles
  • 2019 – 108,579 miles
  • 2018 – 105,430 miles
  • 2017 – 101,478 miles
  • 2016 – 97,299 miles
  • 2015 – 92,205 miles
  • 2014 – 86,847 miles
  • 2013 – 80,137 miles
  • 2012 – 72,216 miles
  • 2011 – 62,583 miles
  • 2010 – 55,071 miles
  • 2009 – 45,573 miles
  • 2008 – 37,258 miles
  • 2007 – 33,027 miles
  • 2006 – 30,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,788 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Drivers seat runner worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 'D' bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,788 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    201255886041
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail124,770 miles (+1,230)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    117074367882
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass123,540 miles (+1,434)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    157581484805
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,106 miles (+3,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    240688472681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,005 miles (+23)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,005 miles
    Test number
    504187806566
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat runner worn
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,982 miles (+3,191)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    394045595013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat runner worn
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,791 miles (+3,540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    359123899447
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,251 miles (+3,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    772004781088
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,579 miles (+3,149)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,579 miles
    Test number
    192123327482
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside - hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,430 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    685901180110
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail105,410 miles (+3,932)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,410 miles
    Test number
    209084146220
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,478 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,478 miles
    Test number
    188453665499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  13. Pass97,299 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,299 miles
    Test number
    315809228213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,205 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    887480625284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,847 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    619976444354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,137 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,137 miles
    Test number
    625144643346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,216 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,216 miles
    Test number
    276249042343
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail72,216 miles (+9,633)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,216 miles
    Test number
    298449342375
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass62,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    265502841362
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail62,583 miles (+7,512)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    438822841480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass55,071 miles (+9,498)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,071 miles
    Test number
    912857340397
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight bind on N/S/R brake

  22. Pass45,573 miles (+8,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    820008449368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass37,258 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,258 miles
    Test number
    794209288203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,027 miles (+2,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    323943587457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass30,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,100 miles
    Test number
    364502796219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 FTC

Does LD52 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 FTC is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 FTC?
The MOT on LD52 FTC is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 FTC done?
LD52 FTC was recorded at 124,788 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has LD52 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 FTC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 FTC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 FTC find?
LD52 FTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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